Transcript READY... SET... GO! - Sylmar Neighborhood Council

WILDFIRE EVACUATION
WORKSHOP
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Battalion Chief Dennis Waters
Battalion Chief Rick Combs
Battalion Chief Mark Akahoshi
BATTALION 12
COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 6, and 7
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Do you have the knowledge, skills
and motivation to protect your home
and family from a wildfire?
WILDFIRES ARE DEVASTATING!
• Property loss in
the Billions of
Dollars, Nationwide.
• Life loss does
not have to be
part of the
equation.
THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO
START THINKING ABOUT
EVACUATION PLANNING
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• Preparation is the key to success.
• Confidence that you have what you need.
• Priceless belongings are not forgotten.
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• Have an Escape Plan
– Evacuation Routes
– Emergency Numbers
– Out of State Contacts
– Safe Meeting Places
• At Work
• At School
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• Photo document household and
belongings for insurance purposes.
• Important Documents and Cash.
• Safeguard Family Treasures.
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• Fire Officials spend
countless hours
preparing each
year.
• Emergency Kits
– Earthquakes
– Wildfires
• Ask Questions
– Fire Officials
– Insurance
Agents
HOW DO I
PREPARE?
• Brush
Clearance
HOW DO I
PREPARE?
NO
Defensible
Space
HOW DO I
Defensible
PREPARE? Space
• Preparation is
the Key to
Success.
• Consider
Evacuation in
Advance
• When Fire
Approaches,
Remain Calm.
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• Park Car Facing
the road.
• Pack PrePlanned items.
• Emergency Kits,
Pet Supplies,
Batteries and
Water.
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HOUSE PREPARATION
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Turn on Lights in your Home.
Close ALL Doors and Windows.
Non-Combustible Ladder for roof access - UP.
Shut-Off A/C.
Know where utility shut-offs are located.
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Evacuation
Terminology
• Evacuation
Warning
– Voluntary
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Evacuation
Terminology
• Evacuation
Order
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• Shelter in
Place
– Safe
Structure
– Not
Immediately
Exposed.
Where Do I Go?
• Evacuation
Centers
– Identify
Residents
There To
Account For
Potential
Missing
Persons
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City of Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley